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Georgia whitewater - Apalachee River, Oconee County
Oconee
county,
Pot Leaf Shoals Apalachee park and play spot section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II-III 0.1 miles
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Larry, The portion shown on the map is US441 AND US 129, they are the same from Athens to Eatonton, where 441 continues toward Dublin, and 129 bears right toward Macon, so the map is technically correct. Says Bo
The map is totally wrong. Macon highway is US441, NOT 129 as indicated. Says Larry
The starting location is a short drive from Athens-Clarke County, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The Pot Leaf Shoals Apalachee park and play spot section of Apalachee River in Oconee County is 0.1 miles long and |
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is according to American Whitewater a class II-III section of whitewater. The beautiful scenery of Georgia and the water flowing gracefully down Apalachee River will make you feel great. There's camping available near Apalachee River. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if
| | you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. This is a very short stretch so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. This river system has a few good | |
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paddling stretches and the Pot Leaf Shoals Apalachee park and play spot section is one of them.
Briefly about the general area:
The high level of rain makes Apalachee River a relatively wet location; most of the rain falls during March, and September meanwhile is the
driest month. Summertime at Apalachee River comes with high temperatures in the 80's, and through the night it cools down to the 60's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 50's; night lows throughout the winter for Apalachee River tend to be in the 30's.
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Apalachee River, Pot Leaf Shoals Apalachee park and play spot road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
II-III
Length:
0.1
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 33.71659
Longitude: -83.4276
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 33.71659
Longitude: -83.4276
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Paddler input for Apalachee River, Georgia:
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Current weather conditions at Apalachee River, Georgia
Local climate location: WINDER 7 miles away
      
RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS
There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.
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Comfort Inn Madison, Madison
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10 miles away
Indoor heated pool, exercise room, meeting room to 50. Restaurants within walking distance. Interior corridors, well- lighted bus parking. Business center. 2-line data phones, Atlanta 50 mi....
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Wingate by Wyndham Madison / Lake Oconee Area, Madison
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10 miles away
Come and experience Madison's newest and BEST! We are a newly constructed hotel conveniently located midway between Atlanta and Augusta Georgia, home of the Masters Golf Tournament on I-20 just a sho...
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Quality Inn Madison, Madison
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10 miles away
The Quality Inn of Madison is conveniently located at exit 114 on Interstate 20. Our well appointed guest rooms feature microwaves and refrigerators, in-room coffee and complimentary wireless high spe...
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All Georgia Whitewater
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Outdoors Recreation Near Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, the metro area neareast to Apalachee River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Apalachee River. |
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Rose Creek, Oconee
County
, 7 miles away, Class II-III - 0.2 miles long (Elder Mill Road park and huck) |
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Apalachee River, Morgan/ Oconee
County
, 8 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 0 miles long (High Shoals - Highway 186 to Price Mill) |
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Apalachee River, Putnam/Baldwin
County
, 13 miles away, Class I-III - 55.8 miles long (GA Route 81 to Oconee River) |
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Hard Labor Creek, Morgan
County
, 15 miles away, Class III - 4 miles long (Historic Brown Hill Church to Browning Shoals) |
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Little River, Putnam
County
, 25 miles away, Class I-II - 3 miles long (Glenwood Springs Road to Lake Sinclair) |
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Alcovy River, Barrow/ Walton/ Newton
County
, 27 miles away, Class II-III - 21 miles long (GA Route 81 to US 278) |
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Murder Creek, Putnam
County
, 28 miles away, Class I-II - 3 miles long (Stanfordville to Lake Sinclare) |
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Big Clouds Creek, Oglethorpe
County
, 29 miles away, Class I-III - 2.9 miles long (GA 22 to Watson Mill Bridge St. P Highway) |
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North Oconee River, Jackson
County
, 30 miles away, Class III - 0.25 miles long (Hurricane Shoals County Park) |
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| | Hotels Near Apalachee River:
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Comfort Inn Madison, Madison
, 10 miles away |
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Wingate by Wyndham Madison / Lake Oconee Area, Madison
, 10 miles away |
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Quality Inn Madison, Madison
, 10 miles away |
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Travelodge Madison, Madison
, 10 miles away |
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Hampton Inn Madison, Madison
, 10 miles away |
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| | Trails Near Apalachee River:
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Scull Shoals Trail, Greene County
, 10 miles away |
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Mounds Trail, Greene County
, 11 miles away |
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Falling Camp Trail, Oglethorpe County
, 12 miles away |
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Town Creek Bike Trail, Greene County
, 19 miles away |
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